Panama City Criminal Defense AttorneyHave You Been Arrested in the Panama City Area?

Being arrested and charged with a crime is a traumatic experience that
can be detrimental to your future. It is a time of great uncertainty and
the stress being charged can affect every aspect of your life including
your bank account, career opportunities, and your relationships with friends
and family. Your freedom, or maybe even your life, may be at stake and
resolving the matter favorably is crucial to your future.

The Panama City based firm Shepard Law is ready to protect your rights
and help you attain the best possible result in your case. Shepard Law
offers free consultations and you can reach an attorney at any time on
our 24/7 emergency hotline.

SHEPARD LAW

We Focus On Results

At
Shepard Law we know the most important thing in a criminal case is the result and
we are focused on attaining the best possible outcome with a minimum of
damage to your reputation and criminal record. Mr. Shepard has assisted
many clients in high-profile positions in the community; clients with
professional licenses to protect; law enforcement officers; as well as
students with career aspirations that could be negatively affected by
a criminal history.

At Shepard Law
we prepare each case as if it were going to trial; however, depending on the circumstances of the case, the goal may be
to have the charges dismissed based on weaknesses in the case, or it might
be to negotiate a favorable plea bargain which will help you avoid prison.

Common Criminal Offenses

According to information from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
and Federal Bureau of Investigations data for the year 2016, property
crimes and
theft crimes are among the most widespread type of criminal offense charged in the
state, with crimes such as robbery, burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle
theft adding up to 108,908 arrests.
Violent crimes, including
assault,
battery, and murder, accounted for 35,807 reported offenses, while there were
114,550 arrests for
drug crimes ranging from simple possession to cultivation, manufacturing, distribution,
and trafficking of drugs.

2016 also saw 1,747 instances of forcible
sex crimes, such as rape, as well as 2,397 incidents of all other sex offenses, like
indecent exposure and possession of child pornography, but excluding prostitution.
Statewide law enforcement made 35,042 arrests for
DUI, including both arrests driving under the influence with a BAC above 0.08%,
as well as arrests of drivers who were allegedly impaired by controlled
substances.

Common Criminal Offenses in the Bay County Area

Defending Your Rights and Your Future

The situation may appear overwhelming and even hopeless—particularly
if this is the first time you have been arrested—but you can find
the dedicated legal representation by contacting Shepard Law. Shepard
Law is ready to answer all your questions and guide you through the legal
system with an eye on a favorable disposition of your case.

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case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
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